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Felon Job Search
How to find a job if you’re a felon is a tough question. There are many things you can and cannot do. You’re at a new beginning. So if you are still under court supervision, you must be working in an atmosphere where your employer will understand your parole or work release requirements.
You will be restricted from positions working around firearms and explosives as well as Government jobs and jobs that require licensure. That does not mean you will not be able to work.
Working for a small business employer may be a great option for you. Many small employers need people who are willing to work hard and improve not only their own situation but that of the company. They typically work with a small staff and with close supervision. This is a perfect situation for a felon willing to work hard. You can work in skilled and unskilled labor positions.
Temporary services may be a good option to check into for day labor, construction and manufacturing jobs. The most important thing to remember when wondering “how to find a job if you’re a felon” is that honesty will serve you well. You must be prepared to discuss your conviction at length and assure potential employers that you know crime doesn’t pay.
Also, education is important. If you need to get your GED, do it. Or if you can attend community college this will help you build the skill set you need to find employment.
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It isn’t easy for a person convicted of a felony to get a job in Indiana. Many companies conduct investigations into the backgrounds of people who are applying for a job. Nevertheless, it is still possible to get a job with the assistance of government agencies and some organizations.
The Indiana Department of Labor leads the government agencies in this state in helping individuals with felony records get back on their feet again by getting decent jobs to help them become self-sufficient. Tax credits are provided to companies hiring ex-felons and fidelity bonding insurance is offered to persons who cannot get the usual commercial bonding. Job placement assistance is also provided by the government through the Community Action Program.
Organizations that offer help to ex-felons in getting a job include the Fletcher Place Ministry and the Goodwill Industries of Central Indiana. The ministry offers the Next Step Programs that help an ex-felon become employed after he has attended a series of seminars. On the other hand, Goodwill Industries offer various services to ex-felons, including general assistance in looking for a job and transitional employment.
The Resource Centers of Goodwill Industries provide general assistance such as providing tips on how to look for job leads, writing resumes, filling up application forms and other requirements, going for the job interview, and job retention. Meanwhile, in the transitional employment service, Goodwill Industries provide temporary jobs to ex-felons to help them get the work experience that they may need when applying for other jobs.
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Minimum Wage Jobs in Indiana
People who have a felony record often face the problem of getting a job in various states such as Indiana. Many businesses are unwilling to take the risk of accepting an ex-felon into their workforce and those that do usually offer a minimum wage salary.
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How does a person with a felony find a job after he has served his time in Indiana? Most felons will find that it’s not easy to find a job, though it is not impossible. These jobs do exist but you will have to pound a lot of pavement, make a lot of phone calls, and fill out a lot of applications to find them.
People don’t know that there are actually companies that are paid an incentive by the government to hire convicted felons. Work One, the state employment agency, hires employment specialists who work to find or persuade companies to hire felons in Indiana. WorkOne’s program for ex-offenders, for example, helped 150 felons secure employment during 2005.
When looking for a job you should look for one that has a tax credit that can be used to pay for skill development and training for felons. Employers consider the development of communication, teamwork, and interpersonal skills as a first priority.
Places to avoid looking applying for a job are long term temporary employment agencies. You will have better luck at a Labor Ready employment service for short term or daily employment until you are hired at one of the companies or businesses which you have applied to.
Keep in mind that small companies are more likely to hire a felon as the owners are more involved in the day to day business, and can see firsthand the ability of their hires to perform the tasks involved in the job.
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